Lemon drizzle cake
- Tana Ramsay
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Cuts into 10 slices
Easy
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
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It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?
Freezable
Nut-free
Vegetarian
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Ingredients
Nutrition
Units:
MetricUS
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225g unsalted butter
softened
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225g caster sugar
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4 eggs
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225g self-raising flour
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1 lemon
zested
For the drizzle topping
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1½ lemons
juiced
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85g caster sugar
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Nutrition: per slice
- kcal399
- fat21g
- saturates13g
- carbs50g
- sugars33g
- fibre1g
- protein5g
- salt0.3g
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Method
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step 1
Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
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step 2
Beat together the butter and caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add the eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through.
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step 3
Sift in the self-raising flour, then add the lemon zest and mix until well combined.
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step 4
Line a 2 lb (about 14 x 24cm) loaf tin with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon.
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step 5
Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
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step 6
While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the lemon juice and caster sugar to make the drizzle.
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step 7
Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle – the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping.
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step 8
Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Frequently asked questions
How long does lemon drizzle cake last?
It will last, stored in an airtight container, in a cool place, for up to 4 days.
Can you freeze lemon drizzle cake?
Yes, the sponge will keep frozen, wrapped in baking parchment and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Defrost, in the container, and then ice.
Try these next-level, indulgent lemon cakes from our sister title olivemagazine.com/lemon-cakes.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2007
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